Music, seasonal activities are in store for expanded ‘Winter Blues’

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Jan 11, 2013 at 4:00 AMJan 11, 2013 at 4:24 PM

On Jan. 18, downtown Sturgis should be anything but dreary, thanks to “Winter Blues.”Along with 23 businesses that will host a music act or activity, outdoor winter fun — weather permitting — starts at 5 p.m. with the Sturgitarod.

Rosalie Currier

On Jan. 18, downtown Sturgis should be anything but dreary, thanks to “Winter Blues.”Along with 23 businesses that will host a music act or activity, outdoor winter fun — weather permitting — starts at 5 p.m. with the Sturgitarod. Sturgitarod is a sled race with people doing the pulling instead of sled dogs. A second weather-permitting activity is ice skating at a newly installed rink north of Chicago Road, across from Free Church Park.Other festivities take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Open Door Gallery will host a student “Art Bounce,” featuring work by local high school art students. Live music is provided at 18 businesses. Others will be open and offer refreshments-only or an activity. Locations and musicians include: B&D Travel — Good VibrationsBarnell’s Quality Carpets — refreshments onlyBlue Skies — TBABoost Mobile — refreshments onlyBoundary Waters — Phin’s UpCamburn’s Appliance — Adrienne FrailyCellar & Market — John KnoxDesigns by Vogt’s — Greg RokicakFiebig Jewelers — Tim PetersonGreat Lakes Chocolate Co. — ReconciledHeadlines Hair — Hot Dumplin’ & The BiscuitsInfinity Ink — 16th Avenue Key Bank — Schrader Family ReunionLaura Jean’s — Rumor Has ItLimelight Photography — Kristie PagelsLowry’s Books and More — Shakin’ Hammer String BandLudders Cleaners — a marshmallow roastOpen Door Gallery — Clay MusolffPanache The Spalon — Marjorie WislerTC Appliance — Bill JohnsonTrio’s Deli — Matt SchwartzSturgis Trophy House — TBAWiller’s Shoes — Nick ConnerSturgitarod registration is open through today (Friday). Teams must be at least four people: two riders, two pullers, racing a one-third mile course with some obstacles. Entry fee is $12 per person. All participants receive a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt. Rules and registration forms are available online at the city of Sturgis website and Facebook page and at Doyle Community Center, where paper copies are available.